Confirming insurance coverage in a telephone survey: evidence from the national survey of America's families

Article Abstract:

A new approach to ensure that information about the uninsured is accurate finds that there are fewer uninsured persons in the US than previously counted.

Insurance, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Statistical Data Included, Insurance industry, Measurement, Statistics

---

An alternative approach to measuring the effects of insurance market reforms

Article Abstract:

Comprehensive small group insurance reforms have been found to have little effect on lowering uninsurance rates. Reforms structured by state laws have made insurers wary and have not considerably decreased the number of uninsured people. For these reforms to work, small group and individual insurance markets should be encourage to maintain coverage for the insured and expand coverage by making insurance accessible to the uninsured.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Medical care, Surveys, Health insurance, Health care reform, Health insurance industry

---

The national survey of America's families: an overview of the health policy component

Article Abstract:

The usefulness of the Urban Institute's National Survey of America's Families (NSAF) to health policy makers and researchers is discussed. Additional information on NSAF's content and methodology is also included.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs, Research, Services, Health care industry, Public health, Medical policy, Health policy, Household surveys, Urban Institute

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Public insurance substituting for private insurance: new evidence regarding public hospitals, uncompensated care funds, and Medicaid
• Abstracts: What do managed care plans do to affect care? Results from a survey of physicians. Does managed care mean more hassle for physicians?

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.